The Edgewood Yacht Club (EYC) starts out the New Year with a Wine and Beer Tasting fundraiser to be held at the Imperial Room at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, Cranston, from 7 to 10 p.m. this Saturday.

The event will feature a wide selection of domestic and international wines and beer presented over 16 tables. The tastings will include numerous wines, including red and white, sparkling, and sake, and over 20 craft beers. Accompanying the tastings is a selection of hors d’ouevres and desserts.

During the event, a live and silent auction will take place, with a variety of fabulous items such as nautical merchandise, gift certificates for restaurants, gift baskets, harbor cruises, Chalet weekend, and other fine merchandise.

The tasting is coordinated by the EYC Social Committee, which gratefully acknowledges the support of the Imperial Room, and the local Pawtuxet Village business Cork & Brew, where tickets can be purchased in advance, or that night at the event. Tickets are $25 per person and all proceeds will be used toward the Restoration Fund at EYC. This is the first of many planned fundraisers that will aide in the rebuilding of the clubhouse in the future.

For more information, contact EYC at web@edgewoodyachtclub.com or visit Cork and Brew on Broad Street in Pawtuxet Village.